Fifteen years ago, nations from around the world came together to declare an International Day of Democracy—a day to reflect on our collective support for representative, transparent governance; equality; respect for human rights and dignity; and the rule of law. In the years since, democracy the world over has experienced significant challenges, with autocrats and…
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It’s Time to Mainstream Nature
Ella Clarke, Presidential Management Fellow Eli Fenichel, Assistant Director for Natural Resource Economics and Accounting Heather Tallis, Assistant Director for Biodiversity and Conservation Sciences Jane Lubchenco, Deputy Director for Climate and Environment Earth is not Earth without nature. And there are no equitable and prosperous communities without nature. The clear and increasing need to defend…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Actions to Expand Offshore Wind Nationally and Harness More Reliable, Affordable Clean Energy
Proposes first-ever Gulf of Mexico offshore wind lease sale; welcomes California and Louisiana to Federal-State Partnership to build America’s supply chain and increase skilled workforce for offshore wind Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing its latest steps to expand offshore wind jobs and local economic development across the country. These actions, which include proposing the…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:13 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey. Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Happy Tuesday. So, my colleague, Admiral John Kirby, is here today to answer any questions on — about the President — President Putin and President Xi meeting in Moscow today. And so — and any…
OSTP Director Prabhakar Represents United States at G7 Science and Technology Ministerial Meeting
From May 12-14, 2023, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Arati Prabhakar represented the United States and Biden-Harris Administration as Head of Delegation at the Group of Seven (G7) Science and Technology Ministerial Meeting in Sendai, Japan. Director Prabhakar participated with ministers from Japan, Italy, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and…
Remarks by President Biden at the Annual U.S.-ASEAN Summit
Sokha HotelPhnom Penh, Cambodia 5:24 P.M. ICT THE PRESIDENT: It’s wonderful that we gather with all of you again. This is my third U.S.-ASEAN Summit of my presidency. And I was honored to host the White Hou- — at the White House in May. And now that we’re back together here in Cambodia, I look…
A Proclamation on National Character Counts Week, 2023
Whenever the First Lady and I travel across America, we witness both the incredible diversity of our country and the essential qualities that hold us all together. Americans possess an optimism that is tested yet resolute; a courage that digs deep when we need it the most; and an unshakable faith in one…
Remarks by President Biden and President Pedro Sánchez of the Kingdom of Spain Before Bilateral Meeting | Madrid, Spain
Palace of MoncloaMadrid, Spain 5:23 P.M. CEST PRESIDENT SÁNCHEZ: Good afternoon, and welcome to Madrid. I would like to — to start by thanking President Biden for coming to Spain to participate in the Madrid NATO Summit. I’m also very, very glad to welcome you in the Moncloa Palace in your first visit as President…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials Previewing the U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit
Via Teleconference (September 27, 2022) 8:10 P.M. EDT SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Thank you. Thanks, everyone, for joining. I know it’s later in the evening for those of us in the U.S. And sorry, again, for starting a little bit late. So, this is the NSC press background call to preview the first U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit.…
FACT SHEET: Roadmap for a 21st-Century U.S.-Pacific Island Partnership
The Biden-Harris Administration announces U.S. commitments to implement the Declaration on U.S.-Pacific Partnership The first-ever United States-Pacific Island Country Summit marks a new milestone in U.S.-Pacific cooperation. It builds on a long history, forged in sacrifice in World War II and reinforced by strong people-to-people ties. As an outcome of the Summit, the President and…
